Causal effects of social media use on self-esteem, mindfulness, sleep and emotional well-being: a social media restriction study
In conclusion, this study found no benefits from a temporary social media reduction on mental health outcomes.
Authors
- Marlies Van de Casteele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5496-8373)
- Ernst H. W. Koster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0792-476X)
- Eowyn Van de Putte
- Dries Debeer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5875-357X)
- Maarten Vansteenkiste (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6983-3607)
- Kristof Hoorelbeke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8269-0441)
- Matthias Maerevoet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1855-1040)
Institutions
- HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts (BE)
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1548504
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40
Funders
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Universiteit Gent
- Vlaamse regering
- Fonds Spéciaux de Recherche